Health Information and Medical Records Technology Degree

In its most basic form, the Health Information & Medical Records Technology is a field of study focused on the secure exchange of health information using computer systems. Information about a patients health and well-being is often exchanged between a number of stakeholders including the consumer, health care provider, quality monitors, health care payers, and insurance providers. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

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Pierpont Community and Technical College

1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV

About

Pierpont Community and Technical College, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, was founded in 1974 and is one of the ten schools that comprise the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.

PCTC serves thirteen counties as part of its service area and has extension centers in multiple counties to ensure ease of access to resources.  Pierpont was originally known as Fairmont State Community and Technical College and was part of Fairmont State College, though it was renamed in 2006 after Francis H. Piedmont and became an independent institution in 2007.

Academics

Pierpont Community and Technical College offers a number of programs for students to choose from. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education locally followed by transfer to a college or university to complete that education.

Vocationally-focused programs provide education and training in one of several high demand fields for entry into the workforce for the purposes of long term employment as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Commerce
• Administrative Assistant
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Pierpont Community and Technical College admits any interested individuals who are at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma. Individuals must complete the application for admission, pay all fees, and provide transcripts and test scores if available. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor, participate in orientation and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pierpont Community and Technical College offers an associate's degree program in health information and medical records technology.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical records and health information technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).